Mom Jeans, Visible Panty Lines and 8 Other Fashion Disasters

We’ve all been guilty of bad fashion trends – but committing these fashion faux pas past the age of 15 just isn’t right. It’s time to get hip to what's acceptable - and what's not - in any respectable fashion circle. So if you find yourself cringing in shame when reading this list of 10 fashion disasters, don’t worry. They're easy to eliminate once you discover you’re in violation. Plus: Find out what your fashion personality is…

Visible Bra Straps

Fashion Disaster #1

Even though Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker sported backless and halter top dresses with visible bra straps on purpose for a few seasons, we don’t believe you should do the same. Bras are undergarments, so keep your straps properly adjusted and don’t let them peek out on purpose or on accident.

Visible Panty Lines

Fashion Disaster #2

It’s not enough that your bra strap hangs out, but women also make the mistake of VPL (also known as visible panty lines). If your panties are shifting in any way, the whole world will know.

The only way to avoid visible panty lines and their consequences (panty lines often give the appearance of three or four tushes since the lines cut into you) is to invest in thongs. And yes, thongs can be comfortable, especially if they’re made of cotton.

LOW Rise Jeans

Fashion Disaster #3

Low rise jeans are a huge improvement from jeans that cover the belly button, but many women use this bad fashion move as an excuse to show too much skin. Some women’s jeans are low enough to make a plumber blush. There’s nothing sexy about this look. Remember these two fashion phrases: Less is more and crack is whack.

Mom Jeans

Fashion Disaster #4

The definition of “Mom Jeans” is jeans that sit way too high on the waist and taper in at the legs. They’re called this because many older women can be found wearing them. Mom jeans are extremely unflattering for your waist and bottom because you lose proportion and balance. Even if you’re an older woman, don’t be afraid to try a current style of jeans. Look for a pair that sits below your belly button and are slightly flared or boot leg.

Socks with Sandals

Fashion Disaster #5

This bad fashion decision is unacceptable for both men and women. Socks with sandals are a fashion no-no for two reasons. One, sandals are supposed to be worn on bare feet, and two, nobody wants to look at your toes stuffed into a dirty sock.

People, if your feet are cold, simply wear some closed-toed shoes instead of socks with sandals!

White Bra with White Shirt

Fashion Disaster #6

Many women make the mistake of wearing a white bra under a white shirt because they think it doesn’t show through.

But white bras are so visible that you might as well be wearing a red or black one. Instead of a white, choose a nude or tan bra that closely resembles your skin color.

Shoes You Can’t Walk In

Fashion Disaster #7

Are you that girl who walks around in 4-inch stilettos, swinging and swaying, trying to maintain balance? If your shoes are that uncomfortable or awkward, you shouldn’t buy them, not even if you plan on wearing for them for a few hours. Forgo the stilettos and opt for more walking-friendly heels. Kitten heels are great and will prevent you from becoming a literal walking fashion disaster.

Clothes that Don’t Fit Properly

Fashion Disaster #8

Stop buying clothes according to the size you wish you were or hiding in baggy duds. Both of these fashion disasters make you look larger than you really are.

Just because your usual size 8 doesn’t fit you at one store doesn’t mean you’ve gained weight. Don’t be afraid to go up a size for the sake of your clothes fitting right. And girls – limit your oversized college sweatshirt and sweatpants to the house, even when you think nobody in Target is paying attention.

Not Dressing Age-Appropriate

Fashion Disaster #9

You probably have a neighbor, co-worker or friend who is guilty of dressing like a teenager. But if you’re the guilty party, it’s time to rethink your aversion to getting older. For most women over 30, tube tops, pink glitter and t-shirts with juvenile sayings are simply not age-appropriate.

Getting older doesn't mean resorting to dowdy clothes; plenty of designers make age-friendly, trendy clothes for you to take advantage of.Chipped Nail Polish

Fashion Disaster #10

Chipped nail polish looks tacky both on your nails and toes. If you think people don’t notice, they do. And if you’re doing it to be trendy, get out the nail polish remover immediately.

To limit nail polish maintenance time, choose a quality brand of polish, and don’t forget to put on a clear top coat.

Also, invest in nail polish remover for those times you don’t feel like re-polishing.

If we promise that we won’t tell anyone you’re guilty of any of these 10 fashion disasters, you have to promise us to never violate them again!

What's Your Fashion Personality?

Do the clothes make the person or does the person make the clothes? Whether you love to knit and sew your own threads or are a loyal customer of the entire Rodeo Drive strip, your clothes are most likely a reflection of your personality. Find out what your clothes are saying about you. Take this fashion quiz.

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